An actress who blazed trails on screen

Anna May Wong was Hollywood’s first Chinese American movie star.

As an American actress of Chinese descent in the early days of film, Anna May Wong broke barriers for herself and those who came after her. Early life Anna May Wong was born on January 3, 1905, in Los Angeles, California. She was given two names: Wong Liu Tsong, a Chinese name that means “frosted yellow willows,” and an English name, Anna May. Her family lived behind the laundry shop they ran. It was a difficult time due to widespread racial discrimination. From a young age, Wong was fascinated by films. She used her pocket money to go to the cinema and, by age 9, decided she wanted to become a movie star. She changed her name to Anna May Wong, a combination of her Chinese and English names. She…

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